About the Program
The Pre-Ministerial Summer Internship Program, coordinated through the Office of the Chaplain, is designed to give undergraduates who are discerning a call to Christian ministry an opportunity to practice ministry in one of the many ministerial settings in the Winston-Salem area.
The Internships:
- Are open to Wake undergraduates who have not yet completed their degree requirements.
- Are designed for students who are discerning a call to Christian ministry and want to explore a church/parish, retreat ministry, faith-based nonprofit setting.
- Require an eight week commitment from May 26-July 27, including a pilgrimage to DC ministries and 40-hour work week. One day a week is reserved for mentoring and reflection with WFU chaplains and the other interns.
Program Benefits:
- Orientation, experience, vocational formation, and mentoring.
- $3,000 stipend (before taxes).
- Weekly theological and vocational reflection with ministry and community leaders, Wake Forest University chaplains, and other interns.
- Pilgrimage to Washington DC to explore ministries and seminaries.
- On-site mentoring with site supervisor.
Discerning a site for your pre-ministerial summer internship will be based on your call to the ministry, your gifts and talents, and the needs of the placement site. While the program facilitators can help you find a site, you should consider a church/parish, retreat ministry, faith-based nonprofit position that you are already passionate about or would like to explore more. Let your hungering faith meet the needs of your hungering community.
How to Apply
- Complete application: Pre-Ministerial Application 2012.pdf
- 3 recommendations (including one from your pastor, priest, or ministry leader)
- 2-3 pages, double-spaced essay describing where you are in discerning your call to ministry, and your interest in the pre-ministerial internship program.
Timeline for Summer Internships
February 10, 2012 Application deadline
February 20-22, 2012 Interviews
February 24, 2012 Notify all candidates
March 2, 2012 Deadline to accept or decline offer
March 15, 2012 Training Session
April 2012 Dinner with Supervisors and Chaplains
May 26-30, 2012 Washington, DC Ministries
May 30-July 27, 2012 Internship Site
August 3, 2012 Evaluations Due
Application Deadline: February 10, 2012 by 5pm
Send application materials to:
Office of the Chaplain
Suite 22, Reynolda Hall
Reynolda Station
P.O. Box 7204
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Questions: Contact
Rev. Becky Hartzog
Associate Chaplain
Director of Baptist Life
336-758-5021
Email:hartzorg